Choose the Right India GCC Location
Compare Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad across policy incentives, talent density, infrastructure, and operating cost advantage.
Karnataka: India's GCC Capital
700+ GCCs. 50% of India's total. Government incentives worth up to ₹2 crore. India's most GCC-mature state.
Government Incentives Worth Up to ₹2 Crore
The Karnataka GCC Policy 2024 offers the most comprehensive incentive package in India for Global Capability Center establishment.
30% Payroll Subsidy
Receive 30% reimbursement on employee salaries for 5 years. Applicable to new hires in technology, R&D, and innovation roles.
- 50 employees x ₹12L avg salary = ₹6 crore payroll
- 30% subsidy = ₹1.8 crore over 5 years
Capital Investment Subsidy
Up to ₹1 crore reimbursement on capital expenditure for office infrastructure, IT equipment, and facility setup.
- Office fit-out and furniture
- IT infrastructure and servers
- Security and access control systems
Skilling & Training Reimbursement
50% reimbursement on employee training and upskilling programs. Covers technical certifications, leadership programs, domain training, and soft skills development.
Single-Window Clearance
Expedited approvals through Karnataka's dedicated GCC cell. All regulatory clearances coordinated through one interface. Reduces approval time from 90+ days to 30-45 days for entity formation, office lease, and operational licenses.
Navigating Karnataka's GCC Policy — From Application to Incentive Realisation
Mascon Techlabs works in active collaboration with state government bodies and Karnataka's GCC policy framework to facilitate GCC establishment. Our engagements cover policy application support, incentive structuring, and coordination with Karnataka's investment facilitation channels on behalf of our clients.
Bengaluru — India's Silicon Valley
Why 700+ GCCs Choose Bengaluru
Talent Density
- 4.5M+ technology professionals
- IISc, IIMs, 100+ engineering colleges
- Highest concentration of AI/ML talent in India
- English proficiency: 95%+
Infrastructure
- 50M+ sq ft Grade-A office space
- International airport, metro connectivity
- SEZ and IT parks across the city
- Modern residential communities
Ecosystem
- 700+ GCCs already operational
- Mature vendor and services ecosystem
- Active tech community and events
- Quality of life: parks, dining, culture
Navigate the Karnataka GCC Policy 2024 with an experienced partner.
Start Location PlanningMaharashtra: India's IT Powerhouse
The second-largest technology employment base in India. Pune's emergence as a GCC destination of choice is driven by elite engineering talent, lower operating costs than Bengaluru, and a maturing Grade-A office ecosystem.
Structured Incentives for Technology Establishments
Maharashtra's IT/ITeS Policy 2023 provides a targeted incentive framework for companies establishing technology operations, including GCC structures, in designated IT parks and SEZs.
Capital Subsidy
Reimbursement on capital investment in office infrastructure and IT equipment for units established in notified IT parks and SEZs.
Stamp Duty Exemption
Full or partial stamp duty exemption on lease agreements for IT/ITeS establishments in notified zones — a meaningful saving on long-term office leases.
Employment Generation Incentive
Incentives linked to net new employment creation, encouraging companies to scale their Pune operations progressively.
Ease of Doing Business
Maharashtra ranks consistently among India's top three states on the DPIIT Ease of Doing Business index. Single-window clearance through MahaIT for IT/ITeS establishments.
Maharashtra Policy Navigation — Pune Office Setup to Incentive Structuring
Mascon Techlabs supports GCC clients with Maharashtra IT/ITeS Policy applications, notified zone identification in Pune, and coordination with MahaIT and relevant state bodies for clearances and incentive processing.
Pune — Engineering Capital of India
Why GCCs Are Accelerating to Pune
Talent Density
- 500K+ technology and engineering professionals
- Symbiosis, COEP, VIT, 150+ engineering institutions
- Strong automotive, manufacturing, and fintech domain expertise
- 30-35% lower compensation benchmarks vs Bengaluru for equivalent profiles
Infrastructure
- 25M+ sq ft Grade-A office space across Hinjawadi, Kharadi, Magarpatta, Baner
- Pune International Airport with expanding international connectivity
- Pune Metro Phase 1 operational; Phase 2 under rapid expansion
- Premium residential catchment areas directly adjacent to IT corridors
Ecosystem
- 150+ GCCs and captive centers operational
- Tata, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, Volkswagen — major anchor GCCs
- NASSCOM and CII Pune chapters active
- Lower attrition rates vs Bengaluru — higher talent retention
Establish your Pune GCC with full policy support and cost advantage.
Start Location PlanningTelangana: India's Fastest-Rising GCC Destination
Hyderabad's combination of aggressive government incentives, rapidly scaling Grade-A infrastructure, and a deep technology talent pool is driving a new wave of GCC establishments. The state's proactive investment facilitation framework is among India's most business-forward.
One of India's Most Aggressive Incentive Frameworks
Telangana's IT Policy 2021-2026 was explicitly designed to accelerate GCC and global technology establishment in Hyderabad, with incentives structured to reward scale.
Capital Investment Subsidy
Up to 15-25% subsidy on capital investment for IT and ITeS establishments, with enhanced rates for companies locating in designated IT corridors outside HITEC City.
Power Cost Reimbursement
Reimbursement on power consumption for IT establishments — a meaningful operational cost offset for large GCC operations.
Employment Subsidy
Linked incentives for net new employment creation. Higher incentive slabs for companies generating 500+ jobs.
TS-iPASS — Single-Window Clearance
Telangana's Industrial Project Approval and Self Certification System provides time-bound approvals — typically 15-21 days for IT establishments — among the fastest in India.
Telangana Policy Navigation — HITEC City to Incentive Realisation
Mascon Techlabs supports GCC clients with Telangana IT Policy applications, HITEC City and peripheral corridor site identification, and coordination with T-Hub, WE-HUB, and state investment facilitation bodies.
Hyderabad — India's Emerging GCC Powerhouse
Why Global Companies Are Accelerating to Hyderabad
Talent Density
- 300K+ technology professionals; fastest growing talent base in India
- IIIT Hyderabad, ISB, Osmania University, 200+ engineering colleges
- Strong pharma, life sciences, and financial services domain expertise
- Lowest attrition rates among India's Tier 1 tech cities
Infrastructure
- 60M+ sq ft Grade-A office supply — HITEC City, Gachibowli, Nanakramguda, Kokapet
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport — top 5 Indian airports by connectivity
- Outer Ring Road corridor — 60km of uninterrupted IT infrastructure
- Lowest commercial real estate costs among India's Big Four tech cities
Ecosystem
- 200+ GCCs operational — Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Apple, HSBC anchor presence
- T-Hub — Asia's largest startup and innovation ecosystem
- Proactive Chief Minister's office-level engagement with incoming GCCs
- 12-18% lower overall operating costs vs Bengaluru
Establish your Hyderabad GCC with full policy support and India's fastest approvals.
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